2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
The 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SEAT BELTS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY, potentially affecting up to 32,484 vehicles.
Recall 14V717000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 2,618 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Freightliner 122SD, Argosy, and Cascadia trucks manufactured July 22, 2013, to October 13, 2014, equipped with Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check manufactured February 6, 2013, to April 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with a defective valve seat installed.
Consequence: Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and replace the valves, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2015. Owners may contact Daimler customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Daimler's number for this recall is FL-673.
View full details →Recall 14V717000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 2,618 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Freightliner 122SD, Argosy, and Cascadia trucks manufactured July 22, 2013, to October 13, 2014, equipped with Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check manufactured February 6, 2013, to April 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with a defective valve seat installed.
Consequence: Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and replace the valves, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2015. Owners may contact Daimler customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Daimler's number for this recall is FL-673.
View full details →Recall 14V150000 — SEAT BELTS
| 938 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, Columbia, and M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate...
Consequence: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2014. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign is FL-661. Note:...
View full details →Recall 13V604000 — SEAT BELTS
| 26,310 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, 4900, and 6900 vehicles manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become...
Consequence: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by January 26, 2014. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY.
Safety Rating for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
Daimler Trucks North America has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB54-327 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
Service Bulletin for Lengthening the Backup Light Harness. Though the backup light harness is long enough to connect to the backup light switch, it may be short enough that the wire seals in the connector can be stressed. Moisture entering through the seals can cause corrosion, resulting in a bad...
FL673-A — PARKING BRAKE
DAIMLER TRUCKS: INFORMATION ON RECALL CAMPAIGN REGARDING DEFECT OF THE RELEASE PARK BRAKE VALVE. MKODELS AFFECTED ARE : SPECIFIC FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 122SD, ARGOSY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED JULY2013- OCT 2014. *LJ
Recall FL654 — SEAT BELTS
Recall FL654A-Z_IMMI Seat Belt Buckles
sb60152 — EQUIPMENT
sb60152 Argosy Cab Water-Leak Detection and Repair
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY (current)
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2017 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints